Following a 10-day exclusivity period with gambling giant William Hill earlier this month, mobile and online casino software application leader iSoftBet has actually made available for general release the latest addition to its hugely popular Twisted Tales video game series, Moriarty Megaways.
The UK provider has timed the launch of its ninth Megaways title in 12 months precisely as it comes just days before May 22, the birthday of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, the Scottish author who created the famous fictional private detective Sherlock Holmes.
The flagship slot from iSoftBet, inspired by the nemesis of the pipe-smoking super detective Professor James Moriarty, is packed with features and has an optimum win of 37,500x the bet, while also boasting outstanding graphics and an immersive soundtrack that includes voice stars for an extra layer of excitement. The detective extraordinaire and his 221B Baker Street, London roommate, assistant and best friend Dr. Watson, are the video game’s charismatic leads, while the criminal mastermind in top hat gets much of the spotlight.
Powered by the popular Megaways mechanic leased from Australian designer Big Time Gaming (BTG), the high-volatility video game is set in what appears to be a famous London street, with six main reels and between 2 and 7 reels containing a mix of character-related objects consisting of the low-paying 10-A card values and the more valuable chess pieces, an “M” signet ring and the “Napoleon of Crime” Moriarity at the top of the chain of command.
Players who land six identical bonuses make between 2 and 50 times their bet, while payments require a minimum of three of the same symbols, with the exception of Moriarity, who becomes with 2 or more. Always one action ahead is the math professor/criminal mastermind clock, which can be found on reels 2, 3, 4 or 5, on the top tracker, as a wild and substitutes for any of the payout symbols to complete winning combinations.
All the action takes place on the reels where Holmes and Watson search for riches, while also triggering unique features of their own, such as Sherlock Reels and Sherlock Max Megaways, in addition to Watson Reels and Watson Mystery Symbols.
To activate the potentially financially rewarding Extra Spins mode, at least 3 bonus symbols must be seen. If this is the case, 15 extra spins are awarded, with 5 extra for each additional scatter on the reels, approximately as many as 30. The game offers a maximum of 352,947 ways to win, giving you the chance to win 37,500 times your stake!
In keeping with its Twisted Tale history, iSoftBet’s latest slot steadily improves the London-headquartered service provider’s fast-growing Megaways with its additional spins mechanic, which features a series of unlockable mini-reels with ubiquitous views of Sherlock and Watson, as well as the rising multiplier mechanic non-stop during the additional spins.
Unlocking Watson guarantees a mysterious character and the possibility of a big win, as well as opening Sherlock Holmes, where 117,649 maximum megaways are guaranteed to be active, with waterfalls also helping to increase the win multiplier.
After actually “waiting all year for this moment,” iSoftBet’s Head of Games, Mark Claxton, said in a company press release that he’s “thrilled with the results.” He goes on to discuss …
“Moriarty incorporates more excitement and more features than we’ve ever included in a game, and adventure seeking, big winning potential players will like what we’ve done by combining unique iSoftBet features with the hugely popular Megaways ™ mechanic.
“Our Twisted Tales video games have proven to be an enormous hit and this game takes in-game fun to new levels with plenty of ways to win big, plus our launch is timed completely with Arthur Conan Doyle’s birthday, the creator of Sherlock Holmes.”
According to the press release, consumers, potential customers and the media attended a virtual murder mystery hosted by iSoftBet on Tuesday. “Team Holmes” consisted of senior market experts from leading operators LeoVegas, Betsson and Stars Group-owned online poker room PokerStars, as well as industry media, each of whom won a mystery box filled with prizes.
At Moriarty’s invitation, the UK-based slots and aggregation platform provider gathered a selection of high-profile guests to give them a comprehensive insight into the game and take part in a ‘rapid fire’ slots competition. What followed was a murder mystery, where guests were divided into teams to solve one of Sherlock’s popular cases, with each of the attendees receiving a game-related obstacle alongside a “Dark Secret” mixed drink – in keeping with one of iSoftBet’s core values, curiosity.
Among the nine Megaways titles launched in 12 months, Moriarty Megaways checks in with popular games such as the classic-style slot The Ruby Megaways, the African experience Majestic Megaways and Aztec Gold Extra Gold Megaways, the follow-up to the first Megaways title Aztec Gold Megaways, released on October 12, 2019.